Craigs Printing Celebrates 150 years

This year marks an extraordinary milestone for one of Southland’s longest‑standing businesses. Craigs, established in 1876, celebrates 150 years of continuous service to the region — a rare achievement in New Zealand’s commercial history. From its Victorian‑era beginnings to its role today as a trusted local print and design firm, Craigs has been woven into the fabric of community life for generations. Heritage South is proud to acknowledge this remarkable anniversary and the legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and dedication that has carried the company through a century and a half.

100‑year anniversary of Anderson House & Wharepuni o Anehana

Anderson Park celebrates 100 years as part of Southland Heritage Month — honouring a century of community, culture, and cherished memories at one of Invercargill’s most iconic landmarks.

Talks, Tours, Photos and More: The Invercargill Library’s Heritage Month Highlights

Southland Oral History Project and the Invercargill Public Library brought a lively mix of stories, memories and hands‑on experiences to the community to celebrate Southland Heritage Month. This report outlines the full programme of events we delivered, from archive tours and photo exhibitions to community‑driven displays and heritage talks, all designed to connect people of all ages with the people, places and moments that have shaped Southland.

Heritage Month March 2026 ~ TRAINS, talks and tours are themes connecting many of this year's Southland Heritage Month activities.

Every year a vibrant mix of activities—from Southland's rural traditions to a celebration of our cultural identity, special places, landscapes, buildings and churches, foods, art, stories, skills and practices—are organised to celebrate the region's heritage.

Southland’s strong Scottish heritage continues to shape the region’s identity, and this legacy is beautifully captured in a recent exhibition presented by the Southland Oral History Project (SOHP). Featuring six oral histories with a distinctly Scottish flavour, the display brings personal stories to life through audio excerpts, biographical details, and photographs…

Heritage Month March 2025 ~ “There’s joy in raising your voice with others and that’s what I’m hoping people will get from it—it’s an opportunity to do something together.”